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{{disambig header|the [[Halo 3: ODST]] and [[Halo: Reach]] gametype|the [[Halo Wars 2: Awakening the Nightmare]] mode|Terminus Firefight}}

<choose><option>{{Quote|This is Firefight. And we need every able body we can get. Even yours.|[[Avery Johnson|Sergeant Major Avery Junior Johnson]]{{Ref/Reuse|bipbapbam}} (''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'')}}</option>

<option>{{Quote|Welcome to the last day of the rest of your life.|[[The announcer]]<ref name="twopoint-oh">[[Halo: Reach Welcome to Firefight 2.0 Trailer|'''Halo: Reach''' ''Welcome to Firefight 2.0 Trailer'']]</ref> (''[[Halo: Reach]]'')}}</option></choose>

   

=== ''Halo 3: ODST'' ===

{{Main|Firefight (Halo 3: ODST)}}

{{Quote|Built on top of Halo 3: ODST's campaign, Firefight is a cooperative game mode that lets you and up to three of your friends put your skills to the ultimate test. It allows you to jump straight into the heart of ''Halo'' and experience traditional ''Halo'' sandbox encounters with a new, high octane twist. Though you’ve squared off against most of the enemies you’ll face in Firefight before, you’re not going to be able to rely on your past experiences alone to guide you through all of the action. In Firefight, even the most "harmless" enemy can become a dangerous threat when you’re low on ammo, low on lives, and have your back against the wall. Throw game play modifying skulls into the mix and you'll find that the combat can become even more interesting and intense.|Bungie.net description}}

=== ''Halo: Reach'' ===

{{Quote|It’s official. Firefight is back and better than ever. To get your drool on, go ahead and salivate over a Firefight that’s fully integrated into Halo: Reach’s matchmaking and topped off with an insane side of complete player customization, right down to each Set, Round, and Wave. And that’s just the beginning of the control you have over the experience.|Bungie.net description<ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=e32010ff Bungie.net: Welcome to Firefight 2.0]</ref>}}

The game mechanics featured in ''Halo 3: ODST'' return for the Firefight mode featured in ''Halo: Reach''. Referred to as "Firefight 2.0".,{{Ref/Note|In sources regarding Firefight in ''Halo: Reach'', Bungie employees refer to Firefight as "Firefight 2.0".}} the mode features eight maps on the disc: [[Waterfront]], [[Beachhead (Halo: Reach map)|Beachhead]], [[Overlook]], [[Courtyard]], [[Corvette (map)|Corvette]], [[Outpost]], [[Glacier (Halo: Reach map)|Glacier]] and [[Holdout]] (all of which are also featured in campaign). Additionally, a new map, [[Unearthed]], was released with the [[Defiant Map Pack]] on March 15, 2011, and another one, [[Installation 04 (map)|Installation 04]], was released with the [[Anniversary Map Pack]] on November 15, 2011.

At the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con, [[Bungie]] revealed a new Firefight gametype called ''Firefight Versus''.<ref>[http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/110/1106753p1.html '''IGN''': ''SDCC 10: Halo: Reach Adds Versus Firefight'']</ref> This new 2v2 matchmaking gametype features a team-slayer style function focusing on [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] versus [[Covenant]] warfare. It is unique in that it is the first gametype to ever feature AI Covenant allies. Players will either be [[SPARTAN-II Program|Spartans]] or Elites, and those that are chosen to be Elites are aided by other Covenant troops such [[Unggoy|Grunts]], [[Kig-yar|Jackals]] or [[Jiralhanae|Brutes]]. The objective of this gametype is to simply slay the opposing force and to rack up as many points as possible. Spartans will score points by either killing Elites (the opposing players) or the other Covenant forces (AI-controlled enemies). Additionally Spartans will have a limited pool of lives (similar to ''ODST's'' Firefight mode) that will deplete as a teammate or a player is killed. However, Spartans will gain an additional life and a large amount of points for each Elite they kill (only the player-controlled Elites will net an extra life, not other AI-controlled Covenant forces) making the Elites a strategic target amongst the battalions of Covenant forces. Elites have infinite lives in this gametype and will receive no points for kills, however their statistics will be shown in a full post-game carnage report, as will the Spartans. Special medals will be earned by both Elites and Spartans in this gametype, as well. Time is another factor that can determine the outcome of this gametype, as rounds are broken up into a specific amount of time to either defeat the opponent by killing them, or by scoring more points than the other players as Spartans, seeing as only Spartans can score points. Every player will have the chance to be both Spartans and Elites, and after each round, players switch roles to ensure a fair balance of play. Basically, the team who has the most points at the end of the rounds wins the match.

*'''[[Avery Johnson|Avery Junior Johnson]]''': Unlocked by pre-ordering the game.

*'''[[Rookie]]''': Unlocked by default.

*'''[[Veronica Dare]]''': Tier 42 for standard and 46 for Helmetless version.

*'''[[Edward Buck]]''': Tier 37 for standard and 40 for Helmetless version. Bug-splattered Buck requires Sesaon 3 Challenge: Bug Bomb and Helmetless version requires Season 3 Challenge: Endure.

*'''[[Taylor H. Miles|Dutch]]''': Tier 15 for standard and Tier 20 for Helmetless version.

*'''[[Michael Crespo|Mickey]]''': Tier 25 for standard and Tier 30 for Helmetless version.

*'''[[Avery Johnson|Avery Junior Johnson]]''': Tier 50.

=== ''Halo: Reach'' ===

====Xbox Series====

File:MCC-H3ODSTfirefight.png|4 players on [[Security Zone]].

File:HTMCC-H3ODST Firefight settings.jpg|Firefight settings for ''Halo 3: ODST'' in ''Halo: The Master Chief Collection''.

File:Reach_E310_Firefight_Waterfront02.jpg|A Firefight Generator Defense match on [[Waterfront]] in ''Halo: Reach''.

File:Halo- Reach - Firefight Beachhead.jpg|A Firefight match on [[Beachhead]].